Case Manager - Children's Care Management Program
Union, NJ, United States
Description
EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
Also known as
UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Case Manager to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.
For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds.
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.
For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org .
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title of Position : Children's Care Manager
Department: Children's Care Management Program
Hours : Full-time, Monday-Friday, 35 hrs./week
Union: Union Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Manage a caseload of 12-25 clients.
· Connecting client with needed medical, mental health, and/or substance use services to reduce ED/ER visit and readmission.
· Meeting with school counsellors and educational team to address IEP needs.
· Collaborating with clinicians to identify wrap around services for clients in UMMHC’s outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment programs.
· Connecting clients with services including insurance, housing assistance, educational and vocational training, supported employment, specialty medical care and other social service needs.
· Documenting all client interactions and keeping clients’ clinical teams updated on all efforts via weekly meetings.
· Researching outside social service supports to identify potential resources for clients.
· Accompanying clients to appointments and performing home visits as needed
· Contributing to case conferences
· Organizing group trainings to support clients as they work to integrate into their communities and lead productive, satisfying lives.
· Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.
· Personal Qualities: This is an ideal position for someone with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related discipline
Minimum of two years in the human service field.
Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team.
Must be able to work independently.
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Salary range : $50,000
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related discipline
Minimum of two years in the human service field.
Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team.
Must be able to work independently.
Bilingual: English/Spanish
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